Bcib BIG BOWLS CHALLENGE
Basic Conditions of play
Rounds Format
15 rounds a maximum of 16 point per match, (3 point for a rink win 1 point per set won plus 1 bonus point if
all rinks win in straight sets)
Trial Ends & Practice
Practice can be done right up to the commencement of the trial ends at 5.45pm with the rinks shared between
home & away teams.
Matches
Start at 6pm sharp or by agreement by both sides.
Singles - 4 bowls each 2 sets of 12 ends ( 3 end tie break if needed )
Pairs - 3 bowls each 2 sets 8 ends ( 3 end tie break if needed )
Triples - 2 bowls each 2 sets of 8 ends ( 3 end tie break if needed )
Tie Break
In the event of a tie break a coin toss will determine who plays first or gives the mat away . It will be played
over 3 ends and shots count, a tied end in the tie break shall be replayed, if the scores are level at the end of
the tie break the points are shared equal.
The Mat
Side managers shall toss a coin before the start of play to see who has control of the mat, then each match
may decide wether to keep it or give the mat away. Then the winner of the previous end controls the mat.
The start of the second set is not the start of a new match, the winner of the previous end has control of the
mat.
The Jack
Minimum length of the jack is 21 metres with a minimum of 18 metres for a rebounded jack.
Dead ends will be respoted as per sets play rules
Visiting the Head
In all matches, players will not be permitted to visit the head until the delivery of the third bowl in singles
and triples and after the second bowl in pairs ( this applies in the first two sets but does not apply in the tie
break ).
Power Play
Each Match are allocated one power play per game and can only be used in the first or second set. The power
play is worth double points for that end and can only be implemented if the team has possession of the mat.( ie:
only the team that plays first can call the power play)A yellow jack must be used and all team members must
wear the yellow cap in the power play to receive the double points.
